Job Details

LABOR

Shumaker Trucking & Excavating Contractors, Inc

Great Falls, MT 59404

General Application Information:

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORER

• Classification: Non-Exempt/Seasonal
• Compensation: Prevailing wage or comparable
• Reports to: Superintendent
• Work Location: Montana

Essential Duties:

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in construction projects.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Follow project plans and instructions by the Foreman and Superintendent without direct supervision.
• Assist project Foreman and Superintendent on daily tasks.
• Perform material handling and storage.
• Load, unload, haul, and hoist materials.
• Operate air, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
• Operate and care for construction equipment including machine pneumatic roller, padfoot compactor, as needed for the project.
• Maintain a clean job site: picking up all tools and equipment, removal of all construction debris and trash, sweeping area clean, and securing job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Clean and maintain equipment used on the job.
• Take ownership of work assigned by project management staff.
• Comply with all safety requirements and participate in safety meetings.
• Review daily task assignments and clarify any material needs with supervisor.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ready and willing to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Travel to outlying areas may be required and positions may occasionally be required to stay overnight.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Job Competencies:

• Experience as a general laborer in the construction industry (preferred).
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license with satisfactory driving record.
• Class A or B CDL (preferred but not required).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to travel in Montana and Work Out of Town.

Physical & Work Demands:

Occasionally: Sitting, Crawling, Crouching, Repetitive Use of Legs, Lifting over 51 TO 75 lbs., Carrying 51 to 75 lbs., Inside Hot/Heat, Cold, Unprotected Spaces Constricted Spaces(underground)

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Climbing, Reaching Overhead, Kneeling, Balancing, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 26 to 50 lbs., Carrying 11 to 25 lbs., Eye/Hand Coordination (foot), Fine Manipulation, Driving, Distance Vision (Clear at 20 or More), Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to Adjust Focus, Thinking Analytically, Communication Using Effective Verbal and in Written Communication, Handling Stress & Emotions, Concentrating on Tasks, Discrimination Colors, Remember Details, Making Decisions, Adjusting to Change, Examining/Observing Details

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Instructions for Application:

Online Application: Please complete your application in one session. If you do not finish completely, and you close the application window, your information will not be saved, and you will need to start over.

If you wish to fill out an application form in person, please come to our office in Great Falls at 3501 Old Havre Highway and a request application.

Shumaker Trucking & Excavating Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Affirmative Action obligations.